The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes - Holmes, Oliver Wendell
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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written by the American poet, essayist, and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book contains a wide variety of poems, including humorous and satirical pieces, as well as more serious and reflective works. Many of the poems deal with themes such as love, nature, and the passing of time, and are characterized by their vivid imagery and lyrical language. Holmes is known for his ability to blend humor and pathos in his poetry, and this collection showcases his talent for both. The book is a must-read for fans of American…mehr

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written by the American poet, essayist, and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book contains a wide variety of poems, including humorous and satirical pieces, as well as more serious and reflective works. Many of the poems deal with themes such as love, nature, and the passing of time, and are characterized by their vivid imagery and lyrical language. Holmes is known for his ability to blend humor and pathos in his poetry, and this collection showcases his talent for both. The book is a must-read for fans of American literature and poetry, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most beloved poets.1858. With illustrations. A collection of verse from the American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes�������s opinions, charm, and wit. He began writing poetry when he was attending college at Cambridge. His first important poem, Old Ironsides, was a protest against the scrapping of the fighting ship Constitution, and is included in this volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was an American lawyer who was born March 8, 1841 and died March 6, 1935. From 1902 to 1932, he was an associate judge on the U.S. Supreme Court. Holmes is one of the most famous and important American judges in history. He is known for his long service, sharp opinions (especially on civil liberties and American constitutional democracy), and respect for the decisions of elected legislatures. Holmes quit the court at the age of 90, which is still the oldest justice on the Supreme Court. He was a Brevet Colonel in the American Civil War and was wounded three times. He also worked as an associate justice and chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and as the Weld Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he went to school. He was well-liked, especially by leftists in the United States, because of his views, personality, and writing style. Holmes was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., a famous author and doctor, and Amelia Lee Jackson Holmes. All of his ancestors came to North America from England in the early colonial time as part of the Puritan movement to New England. Both of his parents were English.